Module 5: Citing Information

In-text Citations

In-text citations tell the reader information about the source you used in a particular part of your paper. Remember that both quoted and paraphrased material need in-text citations and a complete reference should be included on your Works Cited page. APA and MLA format handle in-text citations in a similar manner. Quoting In both formats, you may include the author's name in the text of your paper as a signal to the reader that the upcoming information is from a source you used. Freeman (2003) found that "being a coach for an NFL team requires one to be more responsible than coaches of other types of sports" (p. 5). Freeman found that "being a coach for an NFL team requires one to be more responsible than coaches of other types of sports" (5). Paraphrasing NFL coaching responsibility is greater than in other sports (Freeman, 2003, p. 5). Freeman (2003) says that NFL coaching responsibility is greater than in other sports (p. 5). NFL coaching responsibility is greater than in other sports (Freeman 5). Freeman says that NFL coaching responsibility is greater than in other sports (5). For more information on in-text citations, refer to the APA or MLA handbooks, library handouts, or ask a librarian for help.